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Product & Service Launches – 12/19/24
Future Capital partners with AssuredPartners Investment Advisors; TPSU reports growth rates for retirement plan fiduciary training in 2024; Pacific Life launches registered index-linked annuity.
Concurrent Hires David Montgomery from OneDigital to Head Retirement Plan Division
The RIA has hired Montgomery to further its retirement focus while also announcing a partnership with TIFIN @Work on a workplace financial plan offering.
CAPTRUST Adds Advisories Overseeing $1.97B
The RIA ends the year with the acquisition of advisories in Minnesota and Virginia.
Compliance Year in Review
David Kaleda, an ERISA expert, reflects on the year that was for plan fiduciaries.
RIA Succession Planning Drops to New Low
DeVoe’s annual team management survey paints a dire picture of succession planning for aging advisories.
ESG Goals Still Prevalent in Executive Incentive Plans, WTW Reports
Among S&P 500 firms, 77% still included at least one ESG metric in 2024.
WIPN Names 2025 Board of Directors
The 14 new board members will help shape the direction of the group advocating and advancing women in retirement.
Pooled Employer Plans Top $10B in Assets
PEPs see growing interest among 401(k) sponsors of various plan asset segments, according to Cerulli.
BlackRock Makes TDF With Annuity Option Its Plan QDIA
BlackRock plan participants will now be defaulted into its LifePath Paycheck, which offers an option to annuitize a portion of retirement savings.
Former WAMCO Exec Leech Pleads Not Guilty to Cherry-Picking Allegations
Ken Leech is fighting accusations of making favorable trades for some clients at the expense of others.
Advisory M&A News – 12/16/24
Modern Wealth adds $500 million in AUM with 3 acquisitions; Merit Financial Advisors merges with Trinity Financial Partners; Cetera welcomes $231 Million AUA team to Summit Financial Networks.
Advisers Giving Back: Theresa Conti
A retirement industry leader takes time out every holiday season to provide gifts to kids in need in her local Arizona community.
UnitedHealth Group Settles 401(k) Fund Complaint for $69 Million
If the agreement is approved, participants will receive payments after UnitedHealth did not replace underperforming Wells Fargo funds.
ERISA Advisory Council Approves 3 New QDIA Recommendations
The council is seeking to provide more participant education on retirement income options and a safe harbor for IRA rollovers.
RIAs Face Talent Crunch, Schwab Reports
Registered investment advisers are prioritizing recruitment and employee value propositions to meet workforce demands.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 12/13/24
Franklin creates division, gives new roles to retirement leads; Borzi, Iwry, Kasiarz win EBRI’s lifetime achievement award; Beacon Pointe names retirement plan consultant; and more.
Preparing for Next Round of SECURE 2.0 Provisions
More sweeping provisions will become active in January.
5 Marketing Tips for 401(k) Advisers in 2025
Rebecca Hourihan recommends New Year’s resolutions for plan advisers.
2024 PLANADVISER 360 On Demand
This year's PLANADVISER 360 brought together advisers, thought leaders and plan providers. Below, we offer on-demand viewing of sessions including CEOs, top advisers, ERISA experts, policymakers and innovators.